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Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR A SAEOPP WORKSHOP?

You can register by clicking the "REGISTER NOW" tab above. When you submit the online registration form, a confirmation letter will be emailed to you. It will contain important workshop details, including the reservation code with the hotel discount rate, as well as other information for your travel planning purposes. You will also be put on the participant list to receive additional information pertinent to the workshop for which you registered.

PLEASE NOTE: If after you receive a confirmation letter and you do not attend the workshop without notifying the SAEOPP Center, the Department of Education has asked that your name is submitted as a "NO SHOW", and you risk not being able to attend other ED sponsored events.

WHAT DOES IT COST TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOPS?

There is no registration fee to attend any federally-sponsored TRIO Training Workshop! At the SAEOPP workshops, generally, some meals are provided at no cost to you. Your primary costs are travel to the venue, dinners, and lodging.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BE ACCEPTED TO A WORKSHOP?

When you complete all of the registration steps [complete and submit the registration form], you will receive a confirmation letter of acceptance. You are advised NOT to make travel arrangements until you receive the confirmation letter.

WHEN DOES THE WORKSHOP BEGIN AND END?

The 2 & 1/2 day workshops generally begin with registration about 8:00 a.m. on the first day and ends around 1:00 p.m. on the last day. A tentative agenda is available under the Priority 6 tab.

WHAT ARE THE WORKSHOP TOPICS?

The workshop topics will be seen on the Workshop Agenda.

WHO CAN ATTEND?

NEW Directors from any TRIO Program who have been in their positions less than 2 years can attend Priority 6.

IF I CANNOT ATTEND, CAN I TRANSFER MY REGISTRATION TO SOMEONE ELSE?

Yes, but the replacement person must submit their own registration form and receive a confirmation letter from the SAEOPP Center

IS IT POSSIBLE TO ATTEND ONLY ONE DAY OF THE TRAINING WORKSHOP?

No, registrants must complete the entire 2 & 1/2 days of training in order for their name to be sent to the Department of Education as a “full” participant

ARE CEU’S AVAILABLE FOR ATTENDING THE TRAINING?

No.

HOW CAN I PAY FOR MY HOTEL ROOM?

Credit cards must be presented at the time of check-in. Debit cards can also be used for check-in, but a hold for the entire stay and incidentals will be placed as a hold on your account at check-in. If paying with institutional checks, they must be received by the hotel 14-30 days prior to check in…depending on the hotel policy.